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Sunday, September 25, 2011

8 PLACE Spectacular Cliff-Top

Ever imagined living in a village high above the cliffs overlooking the beach and blue water? Those who live in Cinque Terre, Italy, every day feel the sensation.

Up the hill, sunbathing, or just take the bus to get around the city environmentally friendly are fun activities that can be done there. In addition to the Cinque Terre, of course, many areas in Europe which have similar but not sama.Nah sensation, here are a few of them. Who knows could be the goal when the holidays.

1. Meteora, Greece

This is a place that was once the location of the filming of James Bond, For Your Eyes Only. Located in the mountains of Pindus, Greece tengah.Hal most striking part of this place is the atmosphere is quiet and tenang.Tak surprised because here stood six monasteries since the 14th century.

The monasteries are connected by paved road and can be reached on foot. For the tourists, a visit to one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site is a preoccupation tersendiri.Menaiki cliff, down the street, and seeing the beautiful scenery from the top is a wonderful thing.

It took a full day to visit and surround this place. But, of course, everything is worth the satisfaction gained.

2. Cuenca, Spain

SAME as Meteora, Cuenca entry into the World Heritage Site.Adapun the highlights of this place is a sharp cliffs with home-style house in atasnya.Layaknya medieval atmosphere of the city, Cuenca there are also bars and pubs, where tourists spend . In this city there are also Ciudad Encantada, or Enchanted City, the location that has many geological bendabenda.

3. Cinque Terre, Italy

FIVE village stands on the cliff before him lay curam.Di Liguria.Itulah Coast Cinque Terre.Terdiri top five small villages, Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore, the region has become part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.

When viewed from a distance, the area is very prominent due to dense with colorful houses. To walk in each village, residents and tourists can take a train, bus environmentally friendly, bicycles, and walking.

Each village has their characteristics. Riomaggiore known for its beautiful beaches, is also home to several artists. Vernazza harbor with a characteristic that is built up due to the damaged palace.

4. Bonifacio, Corsica, France

with medieval buildings on top of the mountain limestone cliffs that putih.Meski located in France, bangunanbangunan in Bonifacio founded by Italia.Bonifacio also considered capable of integrating between ancient and modern shades.

Evidenced by direnovasinya old port into a modern seaport, also the facilities bar, restaurant, and hotel.Dengan atmosphere like this, I wonder if the hotels and entertainment venues in Bonifacio put high tariffs.

5. Castellfollit de la Roca, Spain

VILLAGE area Girona, Catalonia, is standing on a cliff overlooking the River Fluvia.Tebing is formed by lava flows that occurred thousands of years lalu.Karena its unique location, Castellfollit de la Roca is looking bright once every six months, just in time for night come up before midnight.

The houses in Castellfollit de la Roca mostly built in medieval times using stones vulkanik.Kawasan is also close to the Natural Park of the Garrotxa Volcanic Area, a place with stunning views of the rest of the eruption of the volcano.

6. Mont Saint-Michel, France

FORM like a cone, at Mont Saint-Michel are the castle and monastery built in medieval times. This place is a UNESCO World Heritage Site are most popular in France, to be able to bring four million tourists each tahunnya.Di the bottom of the Mont Saint-Michel, there are some places that offer accommodation and selling food.

7. Santorini, Greece

Located in the area of ​​the Aegean Sea or the Aegean Sea, making a game of wisatawan.Kawasan Santorini is also a commercial area, began construction of hotels to private villas are built on a hill. Santorini is also known for its beautiful beaches.

8. Siurana, Spain

SIURANA very popular among mountain climbers. This small town is unique, extending up to very tempting to be traced to a peak. The stones are arranged steep limestone in this city become its own attraction for tourists. No wonder, until there is a camping area in the region.